Zalman CNPS9500 AM2 Copper Heat Pipe CPU Cooler Review

The Zalman CNPS9500 AM2 (provided by our buds at Crazy PC) we’ll be looking at today doesn’t change the formula all that much from their previous CNPS9500. In fact, it’s the same cooler except it’s AMD only, but with a new clip designed specifically for the AM2. NVIDIA was showing these off at a press event a few months back, and while we didn’t get much in the way of numbers back then, today we will.

…The only issue we see with the CNPS9500 AM2 is the size may be prohibitive for some user’s setups. So long as your system meets the clearance requirements, you should be fine. The Zalman CNPS9500 AM2 is one of the more expensive coolers out there, but we feel the combination of low noise, good performance and extreme ease of use make it a worthwhile consideration. Recommended Award.

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